About
Kennedy Edgerton is an Updates Editor on the Mortgages and Loans team, leveraging his passion for writing and personal finance to produce stimulating content that empowers readers to enhance their lives through advised decision-making. He has written for several publications, including college newspapers, websites, and blogs on topics relating to politics, music, sports and film. Kennedy is a graduate of Morehouse College with a degree in Cinema, Television and Emerging Media Studies.
Kennedy Edgerton joined Forbes Advisor in 2023 as an intern on the Mortgage & Loans team before transitioning into a full-time role as an Updates Editor. His journalism journey began during his junior year of college when he took a news writing class as an elective. From there, Kennedy’s love for journalism began, propelling him to join the college newspaper as a staff writer and pursue other freelance writing opportunities with NBC Sports.com and HipHopDX.com.
Forbes Advisor allows Kennedy to use his writing skills to aid readers in making wise and informed decisions in real estate and personal finance.
Outside of Forbes Advisor, Kennedy also has extensive experience in film and television production for Paramount, Lifetime Network and various production companies in Atlanta, GA. He is a passionate filmmaker and storyteller who produces impactful, thought-provoking work. In his free time, Kennedy is also an avid rugby player and enthusiast.
Expertise
- Personal Finance
- Mortgages
- Auto Finance
Education
Morehouse College — Bachelor of Arts, Cinema, Television and Emerging Media Studies
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Pros And Cons Of Business Loans
Business loans offer financing for business growth and expansion. However, you can strain your business’s revenue if you don’t use your loan properly. Before you pursue a business loan, weigh the pros and cons and make the best decision for... -
SoFi Vs. Discover: Which Personal Loan Lender Is Right For You?
SoFi and Discover both offer customers personal loans with competitive interest rates. SoFi is great for larger loan amounts while Discover has borrower-friendly annual percentage rates (APRs). Before deciding on either lender, review and compare their features and rates to... -
Home Buyers With VA Loans Will Be Allowed To Pay Real Estate Commissions Under New Policy
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that it will allow home buyers with a VA-guaranteed mortgage to pay their real estate agent a commission. The temporary policy, which takes effect on August 10, 2024, will remain in effect while... -
Homeowners Have Near-Record $17 Billion In Home Equity Ripe For The Tapping
Homeowners are building wealth at near-record levels thanks to skyrocketing home prices. The average residential property owner with a mortgage gained an extra $28,000 in home equity in the first quarter of 2024, according to a new report from real... -
Navient Quietly Offers Private Student Loan Forgiveness—Do You Qualify?
Some borrowers whose private student loans were serviced by Navient may be eligible for debt relief. The company has quietly launched a forgiveness program for borrowers who were defrauded by their schools. Navient has yet to formally announce the plan... -
Consumer Watchdog Taking Aim At Fees That Can Increase Mortgage Closing Costs
Federal regulators want to know how excessive fees and junk fees are pushing up mortgage closing costs, which have risen by more than 36% since 2021, according to a government analysis. And they’re asking both borrowers and lenders to put... -
160,000 Borrowers Receive $7.7 Billion in Latest Student Loan Forgiveness Round
The Biden Administration has announced yet another round of student loan forgiveness, this time canceling $7.7 billion in debt for 160,000 borrowers. This latest wave of debt relief is aimed at public service workers, such as teachers or firefighters, and... -
Lawsuit Accuses SoLo Funds Of Hiding Loans’ True Cost
Federal regulators are suing a fintech platform, accusing it of illegally collecting millions of dollars in fees—in the form of tips and donations—from consumers. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB, alleges that Los Angeles–based SoLo Funds misled customers about... -
Student Loan Interest Rates To Soar Above 6.5%—The Highest Level In More Than 15 Years
The fixed interest rate on federal student loans for undergraduates during the 2024–2025 academic year will be 6.53%, according to a U.S. Department of Education announcement. That’s the highest rate since the 2007–2008 school year when undergrad borrowers were charged... -
Private Student Loan Companies Accused Of Failing Borrowers Now Face Millions In Penalties
A student loan servicer and a group of trusts that hold student loans may have to pay millions of dollars in penalties and compensation after allegedly failing to respond to borrower requests for payment relief. The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau,... -
Borrowers Who Attended Now-Closed College Get $6.1 Billion In Student Loan Forgiveness
The Biden Administration is canceling another $6.1 billion in student loan debt—this time for 317,000 people who attended a chain of for-profit colleges accused of misleading students about the career opportunities their educations would bring. Borrowers who are eligible for... -
HomeServices Becomes Final Brokerage To Settle Real Estate Agent Fee Lawsuit
The final real estate brokerage involved in a major lawsuit over agent commissions has agreed to a settlement in the landmark case. HomeServices of America will pay $250 million to resolve a series of lawsuits that challenged how real estate... -
277,000 Student Loan Borrowers To Receive $7.4 Billion In Latest Wave Of Debt Forgiveness
The Biden Administration is canceling another $7.4 billion in student loan debt. More than 277,000 borrowers will soon receive notification emails with details of their forgiveness. Friday’s announcement comes just days after President Joe Biden unveiled a new student loan... -
Biden Unveils New Student Loan Forgiveness Plan For Millions Of Borrowers
President Joe Biden has announced another new broad student loan forgiveness plan that would cancel the debt of millions of borrowers who haven’t already received debt relief under existing programs. At an appearance in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday, Biden unveiled... -
FAFSA Tax Glitch Could Further Delay College Financial Aid Offers
With just weeks to go before the traditional May 1 deadline for students to accept their college admission offers, the Department of Education has found tax data errors that could further delay the processing of many students’ financial aid forms.... -
Yet Another FAFSA Error Could Further Delay College Financial Aid Offers
Hundreds of thousands of students and their families may face a further delay in receiving their college financial aid offers because of yet another glitch in the system that’s used to determine eligibility. The Department of Education has announced that... -
$5.8 Billion In New Student Loan Forgiveness Targets First Responders, Teachers
The White House has announced another $5.8 billion in student loan debt relief, this time directed at almost 78,000 public service workers, such as teachers, firefighters and nurses. This latest round of student loan forgiveness, announced Thursday, follows fixes made... -
Time’s Running Out For Student Loan Forgiveness—Here’s How To Qualify
The deadline is fast approaching for borrowers to make sure they qualify for student loan forgiveness. Student loan borrowers with several types of commercially managed student loans have until April 30 to consolidate them and take advantage of the one-time... -
Colleges Begin Receiving Student FAFSA Information Following Months-Long Delay
After months of delays, the first round of data from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, has now been sent to a short list of colleges and universities. The transmission of Institutional Student Information Records, or ISIRs,... -
Social Security Number Glitch On FAFSA College Aid Form Triggers Latest Fix
Students whose parents don’t have a Social Security number are now able to apply for college financial aid, according to the Department of Education. The department has announced that it is fixing a glitch in the newly revamped Free Application... -
Another $1.2 Billion In Student Loan Debt Canceled—Are You Eligible?
More than 150,000 Americans are about to have some—or all—of their student loan balances wiped away. The Biden Administration announced Wednesday that another $1.2 billion in student loan debt is being forgiven. Borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable... -
10 Scholarships For High School Seniors
There's no such thing as free money—but scholarships come pretty close. These financial aid awards can be need-based, merit-based or academic-based. And they can help reduce the financial burden of a college education. Before you start applying for scholarships, carefully... -
Education Department Aims To Fast-Track Financial Aid Following FAFSA Delay
The Department of Education has announced new steps to help colleges speed up the processing of financial aid applications following a rocky rollout of the newly overhauled Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. The moves will reduce administrative... -
Can You Still Take Out Federal Student Loans From Sallie Mae?
Sallie Mae is a student loan company offering private undergraduate loans, career training loans and graduate student loans. The lender previously offered federal student loans to applicants. However, those seeking federal loans from Sallie Mae will find that the lender... -
How To Recertify Income-Driven Repayment For Student Loans
The U.S. Education Department offers several income-driven repayment (IDR) plans that reduce your student loan payments to a manageable monthly sum. If you repay your federal loans through an IDR plan, you’ll need to recertify your plan annually by submitting... -
Looking For A Roommate? New Zillow Feature Lets You Browse Individual Rooms For Rent
Zillow users can now view individual room listings alongside traditional rental and home sale listings on the company’s website. The move comes as more Americans look for ways to reduce monthly housing expenses as rents and home prices continue to... -
What To Know Before Applying For Grad PLUS Loans
A graduate degree can be useful if you’re willing to pay high tuition expenses. However, these degrees can cost between $54,000 to $73,000, according to the Education Data Initiative—and that price may increase over time. Most graduates will need federal... -
How Does An Apprenticeship Work?
Job experience can be invaluable to current college students and recent graduates looking to advance in their careers. Similar to an internship, an apprenticeship is designed to provide you with valuable experience to place you into a new career. While... -
Rocket Homes Teams Up With Apple Vision Pro For Immersive House Tours
Prospective home buyers can now find and tour their dream homes in mixed reality—without leaving their living rooms. Online real estate platform Rocket Homes is making its app available on Apple Vision Pro, the tech giant’s new headset that blends...
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About
Kennedy Edgerton is an Updates Editor on the Mortgages and Loans team, leveraging his passion for writing and personal finance to produce stimulating content that empowers readers to enhance their lives through advised decision-making. He has written for several publications, including college newspapers, websites, and blogs on topics relating to politics, music, sports and film. Kennedy is a graduate of Morehouse College with a degree in Cinema, Television and Emerging Media Studies.